Rahman Sobhan is an economist, an academic and the founder of the influential think tank Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) of Bangladesh. Born in 1935, he took an active part in the movement for the independence of Bangladesh on behalf of Bangabandhu even before the liberation war. During the freedom struggle, he worked to mobilize […]
Let democracy and social justice be established
The Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Coast Guard, Ansar, Paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) participated in the parade. President Hamid, accompanied by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, exchanged greetings with the commanders of the contingents participating in the parade before departing from the grounds. The parade ground was decorated […]
He was speaking to reporters after laying a wreath at the National Mausoleum in Savar on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka in the morning. Remembering the martyrs who died in the liberation struggle, Khandekar Musharraf Hussain said, ‘We have crossed 51 years of independence but the spirit of the liberation struggle, the dreams of […]
President, Prime Minister pay homage to the heroes of the Liberation War
16 December. Our victory day Every year on this day we pay our respects to the memory of lakhs of unknown people whose incomparable sacrifices brought us victory in the 1971 Liberation War. Our freedom struggle was a people’s war. People from all walks of life, men and women, regardless of class or occupation, lost […]
National dailies will bring out special addendums on this occasion. State-owned and private television and radio would broadcast special programs highlighting the liberation war. Marking the day, improved diet will be served to inmates of jails, hospitals, orphanages and stray homes across the country. In addition, various political, social and cultural organizations including Bangladesh Awami […]
Hamid and Hasina greeted the people on the occasion. In a message, the President called for unity in the spirit of the liberation struggle. He said, ‘We have to institutionalize democracy to take the benefits of freedom gained by the sacrifice of lakhs of martyrs to the doorsteps of the people.’ “Political parties have to […]
Memories of a war long ago…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on the eve of Vijay Diwas. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, his speech will be telecast on Thursday at 7:30 pm. After a nine-month-long armed struggle for independence, Bangladesh emerged on the world map as a new nation on December 16, 1971, with victory in the […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Thursday evening on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. A press release from the Prime Minister’s Press Wing said that the Prime Minister will deliver her speech today at 7.30 pm. His speech will be broadcast by Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar as well as private TV channels […]
Police said that there are strong allegations against the arrested accused. Mohammad Manzoor Rahman, a spokesman for the police headquarters, said suspects were arrested in 2,231 raids and 358 cases have already been registered in these connections. In an order issued on November 29, every unit of the police in the country was directed to […]
